Stabilize
Settle into the home and begin establishing a routine. Work with case management to identify immediate needs, recovery goals, and next steps toward employment.
JENNIE HOUSEGoose Creek, SC
THRIVING
not just surviving
Sober Living for Men
North Charleston|Goose Creek|Summerville
ABOUT LANTERN
A Home. A Community. A Way Forward.
Lantern provides sober living for men, bringing structured recovery housing and everyday support together in the Charleston area.
A home as the foundation
Our mission is to offer a stable living environment where people can rebuild their lives with dignity. We support men recovering from addiction, facing housing insecurity, or transitioning from incarceration through sober housing, life skills, and community.
That means helping residents with the practical work of rebuilding: finding employment, coordinating appointments, managing money, and preparing for independent living.
Why Lantern exists
Co-founders Zach Mitchell and Zachery Highfield bring together experience in recovery and housing. Their aim is a community where residents can build stability and work toward a life of their own.
Our homes serve North Charleston, Goose Creek, and Summerville.
Explore our homesThe values behind the program
- Transparency
- Clear information about the program and its expectations.
- Communication
- Staying in conversation with residents and the people supporting them.
- Community and dignity
- Treating people with respect as they work through change.
- Ownership
- Taking responsibility for our work and encouraging residents to take responsibility for their next steps.
OUR APPROACH
A stable home.
A way forward.
Recovery is part of everyday life. Your home should help make that life possible.
Lantern Residences provides structured housing for men in recovery across the Charleston area. Alongside a substance-free living environment, residents have access to peer support, case management, employment assistance, and help coordinating care.
Explore the program belowFour phases toward independence
Case management and the job search begin from day one. Progress through the program reflects each resident’s readiness, rather than time alone.
Stabilize
Settle into a sober living environment, establish a routine, and begin working with case management.
Engage
Build connections through recovery meetings, daily check-ins, and peer support.
Earn
Work toward employment, strengthen money-management skills, and begin saving.
Transition
Develop a housing-readiness plan and prepare for independent living.
Our values: transparency, communication, community and dignity, and ownership.
LIFE IN THE PROGRAM
Four stages of progress
Engage
Take part in recovery meetings, daily check-ins, and peer support. Build a routine that accommodates work, treatment appointments, and responsibilities at home.
Earn
Work toward employment and income. Practice budgeting, begin saving, and develop the skills that support greater independence.
Transition
Build a housing-readiness plan and prepare for independent living. Work with staff on practical next steps and continuing recovery support.
These stages summarize the program’s goals. Admissions will explain the current phase names, requirements, meeting schedule, curfews, and progression criteria in the resident agreement.
A routine with support
The program combines a sober living environment with peer support, case management, employment assistance, and coordination of transportation to doctors and treatment facilities.
Residents can discuss MAT, 12-step, faith-based, and SMART Recovery pathways with admissions.
See everyday supportKnow the expectations before you commit
Review the written resident agreement, fees, house rules, and grievance and discharge procedures. Tell admissions about your work schedule, prescriptions, appointments, and any accommodations you need.
Talk with admissionsFIND YOUR HOME
Rooted in the Lowcountry.
Built around you.
Three communities. One purpose.
Explore a place for your next chapter.
St. Johns House
Neighborhood living with access to public transportation, work, and community resources.
Randolph Community
Two duplexes on 2.5 acres, less than a mile from downtown Summerville.
Jennie House
Close to a recurring AA meeting, employment opportunities, and local resources.
Talk with admissions about current availability and which home fits your needs. 843-806-1085 ↗
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
North Charleston
St. Johns House
A neighborhood setting in North Charleston with access to public transportation, employment, and community resources.
Talk with admissions about your commute, treatment appointments, and transportation needs.
Ask about availabilitySummerville
Randolph Community
Two duplexes on 2.5 acres, less than a mile from downtown Summerville.
Ask admissions which home has availability and how its location fits your work and recovery commitments.
Ask about availabilityGoose Creek
Jennie House
A Goose Creek home near a recurring AA meeting, employment opportunities, and local resources.
Discuss your preferred recovery pathway and appointment schedule when considering this location.
Ask about availabilityChoose a home around your needs
Availability can change. Admissions can help you consider the location, work schedule, transportation, program expectations, and support you need before making move-in arrangements.
Review costs and inclusionsEVERYDAY SUPPORT
Real Support. Everyday Stability.
A stable home, a supportive community, and practical help with everyday life.
See costs and what’s includedPeer support & case management
Weekly individual peer support, recovery goals, and practical help navigating your next steps.
Employment assistance
Help finding work and building the stability that supports greater independence.
Medication acceptance
All forms of medication-assisted treatment prescribed by a licensed professional are accepted. We conduct scheduled medication counts.
Transportation coordination
We coordinate transportation to doctors and treatment facilities. Admissions can discuss your appointment needs.
Different paths to recovery
We welcome medication-assisted treatment, 12-step, faith-based, and SMART Recovery pathways. Talk with admissions about the support that fits your recovery.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY SUPPORT
Peer support and case management
Weekly individual peer support gives residents space to work on recovery goals. In-house case management helps residents navigate appointments, resources, and next steps.
Employment and money skills
The job search begins from day one. Residents receive help finding work and developing the budgeting and savings habits that support independent living.
Employers can contact Lantern about interviews and work opportunities in the skilled trades, manufacturing, and other fields.
Partner with LanternMedication and appointment coordination
We accept all forms of MAT prescribed by a licensed healthcare professional, conduct scheduled medication counts, and coordinate transportation to doctors and treatment facilities. Discuss your prescription and appointment arrangements with admissions.
Read about medication acceptanceCommunity and life at home
Shared routines, recovery meetings, and opportunities to connect with others form part of everyday life. Family workshops, community events, and alumni activities also appear in the program’s published inclusions. Ask staff about the current schedule.
MEDICATION ACCEPTANCE
Your Treatment. Your Path.
Lantern accepts all forms of medication-assisted treatment prescribed by a licensed healthcare professional.
What Lantern provides
We accept prescribed MAT, perform scheduled medication counts, and coordinate transportation to doctors and treatment facilities.
Before move-in, discuss prescriptions, medication arrangements, appointment schedules, and transportation needs with admissions.
Your treatment remains a clinical decision
Lantern is a non-clinical housing program. We do not prescribe, administer, adjust, or clinically manage medications. Licensed healthcare professionals direct treatment.
Residents manage their own medications under the program’s medication policies. Discuss storage, scheduled counts, and any accommodation needs with admissions before move-in.
Different paths to recovery
Lantern welcomes MAT, 12-step, faith-based, and SMART Recovery pathways. Admissions can explain the program’s recovery meeting expectations and how your chosen approach fits.
Discuss your housing needsHOW WE’RE DIFFERENT
Your Recovery.
Your Voice.
Support, Not Exploitation.
We are not a predatory program. Lantern’s written policies prohibit financial exploitation, coercion, humiliation, and retaliation.
Read our commitments belowClear Financial Terms
Ask for your rate, complete move-in cost, and refund terms in writing before committing.
Respect for Prescribed Treatment
Prescribed MAT is welcome. Licensed professionals direct treatment; Lantern does not prescribe or adjust medication.
A Thoughtful Response to Setbacks
Relapse or conflict is not an automatic discharge. Our policies consider support, accountability, and safety.
A Way to Be Heard
Residents can raise concerns verbally or in writing. Good-faith complaints are protected from retaliation under Lantern’s policy.
OUR FULL COMMITMENTS
We are not a predatory program.
People seeking recovery housing deserve support, not exploitation. Lantern’s written policies prohibit financial exploitation, coercion, humiliation, and retaliation.
That commitment means clear financial terms, respect for prescribed treatment, a thoughtful response to setbacks, and a way to raise concerns without retaliation. Residents deserve dignity, a voice in decisions that affect them, and clear expectations from the start.
Read about resident support and rightsPrescribed MAT is welcome
Lantern accepts all forms of medication-assisted treatment prescribed by a licensed healthcare professional. We support appointment and transportation coordination and use scheduled medication counts.
We are a non-clinical housing program. Licensed professionals direct treatment; Lantern does not prescribe, administer, or adjust medications.
Read our medication approachSetbacks call for a response, not automatic discharge
Relapse, conflict, or a minor rule violation is not an automatic discharge. Our policies call for a documented response that considers the resident’s needs and the safety of the home.
Responses may include additional support, a behavioral agreement, or referral to appropriate licensed care. If someone cannot remain in the current home, staff consider a transfer when available and appropriate. Leadership reviews discharge decisions. Immediate safety risks can require urgent action.
Read about support and dischargeCosts are discussed before you commit
We offer sliding-scale pricing. Admissions can discuss your circumstances and provide your rate, intake fee, billing schedule, and total move-in cost. Reduced rates and funding support require confirmation.
Ask for the fee schedule and refund terms in writing, including any additional charges that may apply.
Discuss costs and inclusionsResidents have a way to raise concerns
Residents may raise a grievance verbally or in writing with any staff member. Lantern’s policy prohibits retaliation for good-faith complaints. Concerns receive documentation and escalation according to their seriousness.
If the assigned leader is involved in the complaint, the concern goes to the next higher authority. Ask for the current grievance procedure and leadership contact information.
Practical support starts early
Case management and the job search begin from day one. Residents work on recovery goals, employment, budgeting, and planning for independent housing.
Lantern welcomes MAT, 12-step, faith-based, and SMART Recovery pathways within program expectations. We do not promise a particular recovery outcome, a job, or guaranteed admission.
Explore the programQuestions worth asking
When considering Lantern or any recovery residence, ask questions and request the documents behind the answers.
- What are the complete costs, refund terms, and payment responsibilities?
- How does the home respond to relapse, conflict, and urgent safety concerns?
- Are prescribed medications accepted, and who makes treatment decisions?
- How can a resident raise a concern or request an accommodation?
- What certification applies to the specific home?
- What support is actually included, and what requires an outside provider?
This overview summarizes Lantern’s approach. Ask for the current written policies and resident agreement before committing.
COSTS AND INCLUSIONS
Sliding Scale.
Straight Answers.
Talk with us about your circumstances.
Contact admissions for your current rate, intake fee, payment schedule, and total move-in cost. Reduced rates and funding support require confirmation.
Discuss Your RateWHAT’S INCLUDED
A Home Base, With Support.
- A bed and linens
- Utilities, Wi-Fi, and on-site laundry
- Peer support and case management
- Employment assistance
- Coordination of transportation to doctors and treatment facilities
Ask for the full fee schedule, refund terms, and current inclusions before arranging move-in.
See the full inclusions belowTHE DETAILS BEFORE YOU COMMIT
A clear quote before you commit
Contact admissions to discuss sliding-scale options and receive your current rate, intake fee, billing frequency, payment timing, and any additional charges. Reduced rates and funding support require confirmation.
Ask for the full fee schedule and move-in amount in writing, including the current refund policy. You should understand your payment responsibilities before arranging move-in.
Discuss pricing with admissionsAt home
- A bed and linens
- Utilities and Wi-Fi
- On-site washer and dryer
- Household cleaning supplies and laundry detergent
Food donations may be available. Do not assume meals are included when planning your budget.
Recovery and practical support
- Weekly individual peer support and recovery goal setting
- In-house case management
- Employment assistance
- Transportation coordination for medical and case-management appointments
- Family workshops, community events, and alumni activities
Questions to settle before move-in
- What is the full amount due when I move in?
- How often are payments due?
- Is funding assistance available for my circumstances?
- What costs do I need to cover separately?
- What are the current cancellation, refund, and discharge-related payment policies?
Funding support, if available, depends on eligibility and the relevant program. Ask admissions what applies to your situation.
TAKING THE FIRST STEP
Let’s figure out
what comes next.
For yourself, someone you love,
or someone in your care.
Start a conversation.
Call admissions to discuss the program, your needs, and current availability.
Call 843-806-1085 ↗Get the details.
Review costs, eligibility, medication arrangements, and the expectations of living at Lantern.
Explore program costs ↗Apply for housing.
Complete the application so our team can review your situation and discuss next steps.
Start your application ↗GET READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP
Start with a conversation
Call 843-806-1085 to discuss the housing you need, your preferred location, and the support that matters to you. Every application receives an individual review.
The program serves men in the Charleston area. Tell admissions about your work, treatment schedule, and any accommodations you need.
Screening and program fit
Admissions reviews whether Lantern’s level of support fits your needs. Applicants should be seeking recovery-oriented housing and willing to participate in house structure and accountability. Drug and alcohol testing is part of intake, with prescribed medications and approved exceptions considered under program policy.
Lantern is a non-clinical housing program. People who need acute medical or psychiatric care require assessment by appropriate licensed professionals. Tell admissions about accommodation or support needs so they can be reviewed.
Review the details
- Confirm availability and the location that fits your needs.
- Discuss sliding-scale pricing and request the written move-in cost.
- Review house rules, medication arrangements, and program expectations.
- Ask about current sobriety and other move-in requirements.
- Read the resident agreement and grievance and discharge procedures.
Complete your application
Use Lantern’s existing application on BehaveHealth. The form opens on a separate website. Share application information through that form rather than in a general email.
Start your applicationSubmitting an application does not reserve a bed or guarantee admission. Confirm acceptance and move-in arrangements directly with admissions.
For family members and referral professionals
Call admissions to discuss the application process. Treatment centers, hospitals, courts, and community agencies can also connect with Lantern about referrals.
YOUR QUESTIONS
Clarity helps.
Let’s start here.
A few things you may want to know before reaching out.
Who can apply?
Lantern provides men’s recovery housing in the Charleston area. People recovering from addiction, facing housing instability, or transitioning from incarceration can contact admissions. Each application receives an individual review. Applying does not guarantee a place.
Do you accept all forms of prescribed MAT?
Yes. Lantern accepts all forms of medication-assisted treatment prescribed by a licensed healthcare professional. We perform scheduled medication counts and coordinate transportation to doctors and treatment facilities. Discuss prescriptions and appointment needs with admissions before move-in.
Where are the homes?
St. Johns House is in North Charleston, Jennie House is in Goose Creek, and the Randolph Community is in Summerville. Ask admissions about current availability and which location fits your needs.
What does the program cost?
Lantern offers sliding-scale pricing. Contact admissions to discuss your circumstances and receive your rate, intake fee, billing schedule, and total move-in cost. Reduced rates and funding support require confirmation. See costs and inclusions.
How long can someone stay?
Length of stay depends on individual needs, progress, and program requirements. Discuss your goals and expected timeline with admissions. The program includes planning for a transition to independent living.
Can I work while living at Lantern?
Employment is part of the program’s focus, and job-search support begins from day one. Talk with staff about your work schedule, appointments, recovery commitments, and any accommodations you need.
Do you support recovery approaches other than 12-step meetings?
Yes. Lantern welcomes MAT, 12-step, faith-based, and SMART Recovery pathways. Admissions can explain the program’s meeting expectations and how your chosen recovery approach fits.
Can a family member or professional make a referral?
Yes. Family members, treatment providers, hospitals, courts, and community agencies can call admissions at 843-806-1085 to discuss the application process and current availability.
What should I ask before moving in?
Ask for the current resident agreement, full fee schedule, house rules, medication arrangements, and grievance and discharge procedures. Discuss your work and treatment schedule and confirm your move-in arrangements directly with admissions.
Is relapse an automatic discharge?
No. Lantern’s policy calls for a documented response that considers support, accountability, and safety rather than automatic discharge for relapse or conflict. Immediate safety risks can require urgent action. Transfer or discharge decisions receive leadership review. Read about resident support and concerns.
How can a resident raise a concern?
Residents can raise a concern verbally or in writing with any staff member. Lantern’s grievance policy prohibits retaliation for good-faith complaints. Serious issues escalate to program or executive leadership; if the concern involves the assigned leader, it goes to the next level.
How do I check certification?
Lantern Residences appears in the SCARR certified directory. Ask admissions about the current certification status of the specific home you are considering.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Help someone
build a future.
A job opportunity or a timely referral can help someone take their next step.
Talk about partnering with LanternWAYS TO CONNECT
Hire a resident
Lantern is looking for employers who can offer interviews and work opportunities, particularly in the skilled trades and manufacturing. Connect with our team to discuss your hiring needs.
Refer someone for housing
Treatment centers, hospitals, courts, and community agencies can contact admissions about structured, medication-friendly recovery housing in the Charleston area.
Call to discuss current availability and the application process. Do not send medical records or other sensitive documents through a general email.
Call admissionsMake an introduction
Introduce Lantern to an employer, referral source, municipality, or community organization that can support residents as they rebuild their lives.
Email about a partnershipRESIDENT SUPPORT AND CONCERNS
Dignity. Accountability. A Voice.
Lantern’s approach starts with dignity, clear expectations, and support. Residents can raise concerns without retaliation.
Housing as a foundation
Lantern’s Housing First – Stability First approach treats safe housing as a foundation for progress, not a reward for perfect behavior.
Relapse, conflict, or a minor rule violation is not an automatic discharge. Staff consider the circumstances, the resident’s response, recovery-support needs, and the safety of the community.
Support and a chance to respond
When concerns arise, the policy calls for documenting the issue, explaining expectations, and giving residents a chance to respond and correct behavior unless immediate safety requires urgent action.
Depending on the situation, staff may consider additional recovery support, a written behavioral agreement, closer monitoring, or referral to licensed clinical services. Clinical decisions belong to qualified professionals.
Transfers, discharge, and urgent safety
If a resident cannot remain safely in the current home, staff first consider a transfer to another Lantern home when available and appropriate. Discharge receives leadership review. Planning considers the next housing arrangement, transportation, belongings, and continuing support where possible.
Immediate danger can require an emergency response. These policies do not guarantee continued placement or an available transfer bed.
How to raise a concern
You can submit a grievance verbally or in writing to any staff member. Staff document the concern and route it to the appropriate leader. Serious concerns go to the Program Director or Executive Director. If the assigned leader is involved, the matter goes to the next higher authority.
Lantern prohibits retaliation for good-faith complaints. Information is handled on a need-to-know basis for review, resolution, and safety.
Ask staff for the current grievance procedure and leadership contact details. For general help reaching the program, call 843-806-1085.
Review the full policies
This overview summarizes Lantern’s supplied policies. Before move-in, ask for the resident agreement, current house rules, fee and refund terms, accommodation process, and grievance and discharge procedures. The summary does not replace those documents or change any applicable rights.
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Prepare for Your Next Step.
Use these practical questions and links to plan your next step with Lantern.
Plan the conversation
- Write down your work and appointment schedule.
- Discuss transportation and medication arrangements with admissions.
- Ask for the resident agreement and full fee schedule.
- Confirm the location, acceptance, and move-in date before making travel plans.
Information from Lantern
Check certification
View Lantern’s listing in the South Carolina Alliance for Recovery Residences directory. Ask admissions about certification for the specific home you are considering.
Let’s Start
a Conversation.
For yourself, someone you love,
or someone in your care.
GET IN TOUCH
Send a general inquiry
You can also send a general question through Lantern’s existing inquiry form. The form opens on Lantern’s B12 website.
Open the inquiry formBefore sending personal information
Please use the application form for residency information. Avoid sending medical records, identity documents, or other sensitive details in a general email.
For information about Lantern’s data practices, read the current privacy policy.